If you make a list of countries in which the residents of Russia rest, then Turkey will take the first place by a large margin. Why thiscountry? What attracts tourists so much?
Undoubtedly, even the position of Turkey is very convenient for visiting it. The country is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and shares land borders with Georgia, Syria, Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, Iraq and maritime borders with Russia, Romania, Ukraine, Abkhazia, Ukraine and Cyprus. Turkey welcomes guests all year round and provides them with an inexpensive and comfortable vacation.
Turkey has a population of 83 million people. Most of them are Turks. The country is also home to Greeks, Arabs, Kurds and Jews. Turkey has an area of 783,562 km2. The distribution of residents across the territory is uneven. The coasts of the Marmara and Black Seas are the most densely populated. The city with the largest number of inhabitants is Istanbul.
Summer in Turkey is hot and merciless, and winter is really cold. Snowfall is not uncommon here.
The official language is Turkish. In places with a large concentration of tourists, English is common.
In Turkey, the majority of the population professes Islam. It is the first country in the world where the Muslim religion is separated from the state.
The official currency is the Turkish lira. One dollar is equal to about 2.3 lira.
Turkish cuisine is rich and unpredictable. Perhaps everyone will find something special: oriental sweets, salads, meat snacks, soups, various spices… All this sea of flavors can be experienced in Turkey. It will be very difficult to remain indifferent. The oldest meat dish of Turkish cuisine is kebab. It is prepared in different ways, so there is no specific recipe. In any part of Turkey, you will definitely not be able to starve.
To get to know Turkey better, it is worth looking at the country’s nightlife. Discos, festivals, music and entertainment, everywhere is bright, noisy, beautiful.
The night clubs of Istanbul are striking in their colorfulness. But very rarely do the Turks rest in them. Basically, all the places are filled with curious Europeans, but this does not spoil the experience.
Turkey is safe for tourists, and residents always do not mind talking to visitors. However, the language barrier can interfere with the conversation.
Warm sea, delicious food, sightseeing.
Turkey is a wonderful place for a family holiday, so you can safely choose this country to visit.
